OPERATION MANUAL

MANUAL NO. 057-287-00

REV. E
ECN 19157

LAB-LINE@
MAX Q 4000
INCUBATED & REFRIGERATED
SHAKERS
MODEL NO. SHKA4000 I
SHKA4OOO-1CE

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* BarnsteadInternational1lab-line
.A*snts Y o u Lab Starts Here
1999 North 15th Ave.. Melrose Park. IL 60160-1491 USA
PHONE: (563) 556-2241 or (800) 522-5463: FAX: (563) 589-0516
TABLE OF CONTENTS -
TABLE OF CONTENTS: (Con't)
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SAFETY INFORMATION

n Warnings alert you to a possible personal injury.

0Cautions alert you a possibility of damage to the equipment.

CAUTION

NOTE
Notes alert you to pertinent facts and conditions.

A HOT SURFACE
Hot surfaces alert you to a possibility of personal injury if you come in contact with a
surface during use or for a period of time after use.

Cautions alert you to risks of electric shock.

 SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU
for selecting Lab-Line Instruments for your equipment needs. For maximum value and ease of
start-up,

PLEASE PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:

0 Use the Packing List, provided at the end of this manual, when unpacking to verifL that
the complete unit has been received. Do not discard packing materials until all is
accounted for.

Read this operation manual thoroughly before deciding upon an appropriate location for
the unit.

Insist that every operator of this unit becomes familiar with the Operation Section of this
manual.

0 Be sure to fill out the Warranty Registration Card and mail it in to Lab-Line Instruments
within seven (7) days after receiving the unit.

after reading this manual you should have any difficulties with the installation or operation
instructions, please call:

Lab-Line Customer Relations Department

(563) 556-224 1 or (800) 522-5463

A L L RIGHTS RESERVED
The infomiation contained in this manual is the exclusive property of 1,ab-Line Instruments. Inc.. and has been provided solel\
to enable the users of the equipment described herein to operate and maintain such equipment.. Any other use of this
infomiation, or the reproduction or transniission of all or any portion of this manual without prior written consent of the
manufacturer is expressly prohibited. 02004, L,ab-Line Instruments. Inc.
 SECTION 2

SAFE OPERATION

~!!l NG:
DO NOT MODIFY CONSTRUCTION AND/OR ASSEMBLY OF EQUIPMENT.
0 DO NOT REMOVE TAGS, LABELS, DECALS OR OTHER INFORMATION
FROM THE UNIT.
STAND CLEAR OF EQUIPMENT WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
IF SHAKING ACTION WILL RESULT IN THE EVOLUTION OF GASES OR
FUMES, CARRY OUT THE OPERATION IN A WELL-VENTILATED
LABORATORYHOOD.
DO NOT USE EQUIPMENT FOR OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
USE ONLY THE ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS THAT ARE SHIPPED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT OR ARE SPECIFIED FOR IT. SUBSTITUTING
OTHER ATTACHMENTS OR ACCESSORIES CAN PRODUCE HAZARDS OR
MAKE THE UNIT INOPERATIVE.
PERFORM REGULAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE AS SPECIFIED IN THIS
MANUAL AND KEEP UNIT IN GOOD REPAIR. DO NOT OPERATE WITH
KNOWN DEFECTS.
0 DO NOT USE THE SHAKER TO MIX FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR WHERE
THE TRANSFER OF MECHANICAL ENERGY TO GLASS COULD CAUSE
GLASS BREAKAGE.
 SECTION 3

PRODUCT PROFILE
3.1 OVERVIEW:
The Lab-Line MAX Q 4000 series of bench top, incubated and refrigerated shakers are
available in either analog or digital control configurations:
A-Class shakers: SHKA4000, SHKA4000-I CE, SHKA4000-5, SHKA4000-6CE,
SHKA4000-7, SHKA4000-8CE: control temperature by a Proportional/Integral/Derivative
microprocessor-based controller. Solid-state control maintains time and speed and is
adjustable with rotary dials. Analog tachometer displays speed in RPM, verifying accuracy
of speed setting. Refrigerated units feature environmentally safe CFC free insulation and
coolant.
0 E-Class shakers: SHKE4000, SHKE4000-1 CE, SHKE4000-5, SHKE4000-6CE, SHKE4000-7,
SHKE4000-8CE: control temperature, time and speed by a Proportional/Integral/Derivative
(PID) microprocessor-based controller that is adjustable with membrane switches on a keypad
in 1 rpm increments. Refrigerated units feature environmentally safe CFC free insulation and
coolant. Flashing display indicates power interruption. Pressing any key will clear display.
Non-volatile memory maintains speed and time set points in the event of a power interruption.
Speed and time set points are automatically reactivated after power is restored.
Temperature range and accuracy follow. All units have a uniformity of kO.S°C at 37OC
in flask:
Standard Temperature: SHKA4000, SHKA4000-1 C E , SHKE4000, SHKE4000-ICE,
5OC above ambient to 60°C, k 0 . I 0 C at 37OC in flask.
High Temperature: SHKA4000-5, SHKA4000-6CE, SHKE4000-5, SHKE4000-6CE,
5OC above ambient to 80°C, +0.I0C at 37OC in flask.
Refrigerated: SHKA4000-7, S H KA4000-8CE, S H KE4000-7, SHKE4000-8CE, 15OC
BELOW ambient to 60°C, kO.l OC at 37OC in flask. Refrigeration system needs to be
turned off whenever the set point is at or above 32°C.
In addition, all versions offer:
Space efficient tubular heaters.
0 Drive interrupt halts shaking action when lid is opened.
All set points are retained by non-volatile memory that automatically reactivates after power
is restored.
Visual, user adjustable over-temperature safety signal with independent thermostat controls
the heat if main controller fails.
% inch (1.9 cm) triple eccentric orbital drive.
0 6 permanently lubricated ball bearings.
50 Ib (22.7 kg) platform load capacity at safe speeds less than 400 rpm for A-Class shakers and
less than 500 rpm for E-Class shakers.
UL, cUL and CE certification.
PRODUCT PROFILE (Con?): 3.2 SPECIFICATIONS:

ALL, ANALOG ALL ANALOG ALL DTGITAI, ALL DIGITAL

"A" SERIES "A'' SERIES "E" SERIES "En SERIES
UNITS UNITS IJNITS UNTTS

120 220-240 120 220-240

14.0 7.0 14.0 7.0
1500 1500 1500 1.500
60 50 60 50
40 to 400 rpm 40 to 400 rpm 15 to 500 rpm 15 to 500 rpm
4~2rpm 4=2rpm 4=1 rpm h1 rpm
Continuous or Continuous or Continuous or Continuous or
timed operation timed operation timed operation timed operation
from 1 minute to from 1 minute to from 0.1 hour up from 0.1 hour up
60 minutes 60 minutes to 999 hours or to 999 hours or
0.1 minute to 999 0.1 minute to 999
minutes minutes
PRODUCT PROFILE (Con't): 3.2 SPECIFICATIONS (Con't):

ALL ANALOG ALL ANALOG ALL DIGITAL ALL DIGITAL

"A" SERIES "A" SERIES "E" SERIES "En SERIES
UNITS UNITS lJNITS
3 individual LED 3 individual LED 3 individual LED 3 individual LED
displays indicate displays indicate displays indicate displays indicate
temperature in temperature in temperature, time temperature, time
1"C increments. I "C increments. and speed and speed
Analog Analog simultaneously. simultaneously.
tachometer tachometer 3 characters 3 characters
displays speed in displays speed in height % inches height % inches
rpm rpm (1.27 cm) (1.27 cm)

None None Audible portion Audible portion

of the alarm can of the alarm can
be silenced for a be silenced for a
period of 1 hour period of 1 hour
without without
deactivating the deactivating the
actual alarm actual alarm
condition by condition by
depressing any depressing any
key. key.
PRODUCT PROFILE (Con-t): 3.2 SPECIFICATIONS (Con?):

ALL ANALOG ALL ANALOG ALL DIGITAI, A L L DlGTTAL

'-A" SERIES "A" SERIES "E" SERIES "E" SERIES
UNITS UNITS UNITS UNITS

None None Audible with Audible with

flashing led flashing led
indicate when indicate when
speed deviates speed deviates
more than 10% more than 10%
of set point of set point

None None When speed When speed

deviates 10% of deviates 10% of
set point, unit set point, unit
will shut down will shut down
immediately immediately

None None Beeps twice Beeps twice

when time has when time has
expired. Shaking expired. Shaking
motion stops. motion stops.

None None If the unit is If the unit is

running in an running in an
unbalanced unbalanced
condition, an condition, an
alarm will sound alarm will sound
and the shaker and the shaker
will stop until the will stop until the
end user corrects end user corrects
the condition. the condition.
The speed The speed
display will flash display will flash
"bAL" on speed "bAL" on speed
panel LED. panel LED.
 PRODUCT PROFILE (Con't): 3.2 SPECIFICATIONS (Con't):

ALL ANALOG ALL ANALOG ALL DIGITAL ALL DIGITAL

"A" SERIES "A" SERIES "Em SERIES "Ex SERIES
UNITS lJNTTS UNITS lJNITS
Permanent Permanent Solid State Solid State
Magnet DC Magnet DC Brushless DC Brushless DC
None None Software Software
algorithms algorithms
prevent sudden prevent sudden
startlstops startlstops
None None Monitor speed, Monitor speed,
temperature in OC temperature in OC
and time with a and time with a
computer computer
None None 10 mvI0C output 10 mvI0C output
monitors monitors
temperature with temperature with
external chart external chart
recorder recorder
18" X 18" 18"X 18" 18" X 18" 18"X 18"
(45.7 X 45.7 cm) (45.7 X 45.7 cm) (45.7 X 45.7 cm) (45.7 X 45.7 cm)

55.9 cm) 55.9 cm)

3.3 UNIT'S ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS:

Pollution Degree* * 2
Installation Category*" I1
Altitude 2000 meters MSL (Mean Sea Level)
Relative Humidity 20% to 80% maximum, non-condensing
Electrical Supply 120 VAC or 240 VAC
Voltage Tolerance 5 1 0% of normal rated line
Tem~erature 15°C to 32OC
I Product Usage I This product is intended for use indoors only I
"Interface cables not to exceed 9.8' (3 m) in length.
**Refer to IEC 664-1

O CAUTION: 17 IS NOT RECOMMENDED 133 O P E R A T E Sl I AIiFR IN A CO?

PRODUCT PROFILE: (Con't)

3.4 A-CLASS CONTROL PANEL FEATURES:

1. TEMPERATURE Controller: Maintains chamber temperature.

2. TEMPERATURE Switch: Activates heater-allowing controller to maintain temperature.

3. TEMPERATURE High-Limit Light: Illuminates when high limit thermostat is controlling

chamber temperature.

4. SPEED Control: Sets platform rotation speed.

5. POWER Switch: Turns power on and off to shaker.

6. SPEED Tachometer: Analog display of platform rotation speed.
7. TIME(R): Allows user to chose either continuous or timed operation.
PRODUCT PROFILE: (Con't)
3.5 E-CLASS CONTROL PANEL FEATURES:

SPEED Display: 3 digit LED indicates actual or set point speed

Up Arrow Key: Increases platform rotation speed
Down Arrow Switch: Decreases platform rotation speed
SPEED Light: Red light Illuminates when a locked rotor or over-speed condition exists
RPM Light: Illuminates to indicate actual speed
SET RPM Light: Illuminates when speed is being set
STOP Switch: Stops platform rotation
START Switch: Starts platform rotation
POWER Switch: Turns power on and off to shaker
Arrow Key: Increases shaking time
wn Arrow Key: Decreases shaking time
12. TIME(R) Display: 3 digit LED indicates time remaining or elapsed time
13. HOURS: Timer indicates hours
14. MINUTES: Timer indicates minutes
15. TIMERIELAPSED: Allows the user to choose elapsed time operation, ELAPSED, or timed
operation, TIMER
16. HOURSIMINUTES Membrane Switch: Allows user to choose timing operation in either
hours or minutes
17. SET TIME: Illuminates when time is being set
1 8. ELAPSED TIMER Light: lndicates accumulated time
1 9 a Up Arrow Key: Increases temperature
20. TEMPERATURE Display: 3 digit LED indicates chamber temperature
2 1 4 Down Arrow Key: Decreases temperature
22. WATER Light: This display has no function on this unit
23. HEAT O N Switch: Turns on heat
24. HEAT OFF Switch: Turns off heat
25. SET TEMP Light: Indicates temperature can be set
26. HEAT ON Light: Indicates heaters are energized
27. HIGH-LIMIT Light: lndicates high-limit control has been activated
 SECTION 4

INSTALLATION
4.1 SHIPPING CARTON:
This should be inspected upon delivery. When received, carefully examine for any
shipping damage before unpacking. If damage is discovered, the delivering carrier
should specify and sign for the damage on your copy of the delivery receipt.
Open the carton carefully making certain that all parts are accounted for before
packaging materials are discarded. After unpacking, if damage is found, promptly
report it to the carrier and request a damage inspection promptly.
e IMI'OKTANT: I-ailurc to rcquest an inspution of damayc mithin a few days aftcr
rcceipt of sl~ipmentabsolbcs the carrier fi-onl an! liabilit~'for damage. You must call
for a damage impection promptlj.

4.2 LOCATION:
Put the shaker on a level table or bench capable of supporting the weight of the
shaker with any accessories while in operation.

Place shaker near an electrical outlet that matches the unit's nameplate requirements.
0 Allow approximately 2" (5 cm) of clearance around the unit for free air convection,
accessory attachments and user convenience.
Shakers with refrigeration should be placed near an accessible drain.
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4.3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:

SHKA4000 and SHKE4000 series shakers require a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source.
They are supplied with a 3-wire line cord and should be plugged into an outlet
designed for 3-prong plugs. If an extension cord is used, it also should be the 3-wire
grounded type. For an outlet designed to accept 2-prong plugs (ungrounded), it is
required that a qualified electrician replaces the outlet with a new, grounded type.
SHKA4000- 1 CE and SHKE4000-1 CE series shakers require a 220-240 VAC, 50160
Hz power source. They are supplied with a Schuko cordset.
0 If a plug must be installed, use only the 3-prong grounded type, rated for the unit load
requirements and matching the power outlet. Make sure the green ground wire is
secured to the plug ground terminal.

To eliminate hazard of electrical shock, make sure floor around shaker is dry. In the
event of accidental spilling or splashing of liquids, clean up andlor neutralize the
spilled liquids before continuing.

Leave shaker disconnected when not in use.

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4.4 PLATFORM INSTALLATION:

1. Select the appropriate platform for the vessels to be shaken. A wide variety of
platforms and accessories are available.
0 Dedicated platforms have the maximum number of flask clamps attached for
safe operation.
Combination platforms allow the user to shake a wide variety o f different
sized vessels on the same platform.

2. Carefully position the platform horizontally over the shaker's mounting plate aligning
the 4 mounting holes.
3. Positions one of the thumbscrews provided through each of the 4-platform mounting
holes and tighten securely.
4.5 FLASK CLAMP INSTALLATION:
Each flask clamp contains a support spring located at the narrow top of the
clamp.

Depending on the size of the clamp, the clamp base may contain one or
several screws necessary to secure the clamp to the platform. All screws
provided with the clamp must be properly attached to the platform.

1 . Carefully place the desired vessel in the clamp by first pulling the clamp spring far
enough apart to enable the flask base to be positioned inside the clamp. Secondly,
gently slide the flask into its proper position securing it to the wider bottom of the
clamp. The spring will hold the body of the flask securely in place and provide
security during shaking.

2. Make sure all vessels are securely clamped before turning on unit.

Wherever possible, vessels should contain a stopper to prevent hazardous substances being
thrown out during the mixing action.
4.6 TEST TUBE RACK INSTALLATION:
1 . Position the test tube rack on the combination platform so that the cutouts on the
rack's outside bottom are aligned with corresponding mounting holes on the platform.
There are two cutouts on each side of the rack.

2. Secure the rack to the platform with mounting screws provided with the rack.
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 SECTION 5

OPERATION

@ CAUTION: 11- 15 IIFCOI\IhltU[)EIlJ 1 i 7 1ill.\i<lKC~\C.TIOU RF ST \RTFD A T '4

5.1 A-CLASS:
Please refer to page 13 for control panel reference.

5.1A POWER SWITCH:

1. Depress top portion of power switch to turn ON shaker
2. Depress bottom portion of power switch to turn OFF shaker.
5.1B SPEED CONTROL AND DISPLAY:
1. Slowly rotate the knob on the solid-state speed control clockwise
increase speed and counterclockwise to decrease speed. The markings on
the outside of the dial are for reference purposes only.

2. The speed control tachometer provides an analog readout of the actual

platform rotation speed up to a maximum of 400 rpm.

1. From the 12 o'clock off position, rotate timer knob counterclockwise

ON position to initiate continuous operation.
2. For timed operation, rotate timer knob clockwise fi from 1 minute to 60
minutes. The markings on the side of the dial are in 5-minute increments.
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5.1 A-CLASS: (Con't)

Please refer to page 13 for control panel reference.

5.1D T E M P E R A T U R E C O N T R O L L E R - S E T T I N G T E M P E R A T U R E :

HEAT INDICATOR CHAMBER OR SET POINT TEMPERATURE

CONTROL BUTTONS
+ I T Im
1. CONTROLLER SELF-TEST: When the shaker is powered up, the controller will
display 8888 along with the three decimal points and the HEAT ON indicator lamp.
The display will then blank out for 2 seconds before showing the chamber temperature.
2. HEAT ON INDICATOR: The HEAT ON indicator lamp is lit when the chamber
heaters are receiving power. The lamp will normally flash when the chamber
temperature is at set point.
3. SET POINT ADJUSTMENTS: The temperature controller normally displays the
chamber temperature. To view or change the temperature set point proceed as follows:

PRESS CONTROLLER
* View set point
*v Decrease set point
*A Increase set point

A. Press and hold the " S T A R (*) key and use either the up or down arrow key
to adjust the set point to the desired temperature. Release the "STAR (*)
key.
B. Allow sufficient time for chamber temperature to stabilize.
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5.1 A - C L A S S : (Con't)
Please refer to page 13 for control panel reference.

5.1E TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION:

Fill a 250-ml Erlenmeyer flask with approximately 100 ml of water and position it
at the approximate geometric center of the shaking platform.

Install a thermocouple inside the flask with the thermocouple junction in direct
contact with the water.
Press and hold the "STAR" (*) key and using the up or down arrow key, adjust
the set point to the desired temperature.

Allow the shaker to run until chamber temperature has stabilized.

The controller display should now be indicating the set point temperature. Make
note of the thermometer reading.

Press and hold both arrow keys until the controller display indicates tunE.
Release the arrow keys. Press and release the down arrow key, the display should
now indicate LEUL. Press and hold the "STAR" (*) key and using the up arrow
key adjust the display to read. Release the "STAR" (*) key. Press and release
the up arrow key until the display indicates Zero. The display should now
alternate between Zero and a numerical value.

Using the examples shown below and the thermometer value obtained in step 5
above, enter the correct Zero value into the controller by pressing the "STAR"
(*) key and using the up or down arrow key. If there is already a Zero value
present then add the new value to the one already present.
Thermometer = 60 "C Thermometer = 70 OC
Controller Reading = 65 "C Controller Reading = 65 OC
Subtract -
- -5 "C Subtract = +5 OC

Enter Zero value of -5 "C Enter Zero value of +5 "C

When the correct Zero value has been entered, press and hold the two arrow keys
together until the display again indicates the chamber temperature. If the
procedure was done correctly, the controller display should now agree with the
thermometer reading to within 10S°C.

Allow the unit to run for at least an additional 30 minutes.

10. Re-check the thermometer reading. The controller display and the thermometer
should agree to within +OS°C. If not repeat steps 6, 7 and 8 above.
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5.2. E-CLASS:
Please refer to page 14 for control panel reference.
5.2A TURNING SHAKER ON:
Beginning with the shaker power being turned OFF.
1. Press membrane P O W E R switch once (1) to turn O N shaker.
2. Press membrane P O W E R switch a second time (0) to turn O F F shaker

OTE: TI IERE WILL RE /I3 SECOND DELAY FROM TTIE TIME

i'0Wt.R IS I'IIKNI,[I ON 1 0 I Ht. I'IhI[ I HI, S11,4KI;R IS A(' I71VAIXl-,i>-
CON'IyROI PANEI, \.\ 11,I I I I t'MIUA'f1~iJrHFN SHAKER I'OUIF,R IS
ACTIVATED TITERE U'TLL BE .%N A1 TUII31,I: UCEP BEFORE TllF
DiSP1,AY I,I(xlH 1 3 .
5.2B SETTING SHAKING SPEED:
1. Hold down appropriate arrow membrane switch in the SPEED module of the
control anel, up or down, until desired speed is set up to 500 rpm-SET R P M
'I
light wi I illuminate.
2. Press START membrane switch to begin shaking-RPM light will illuminate.
3. Press S T O P membrane switch to end shaking-SET R P M light will
illuminate.

NOTE: SPEED CAK BE CI IANGED WIT1 IOUT PRE5SIUG 1.1 IF START

O K S I OF' hI1:MHKANI: SU'l'I'('t4I;S-SIM1'1,Y PKLSS '1 HI;
APPROPRIATE UP OR DOWN MEMBRAKE SWITC'l I IJNTIL DESIRED
KPM IS KCACITCT). Tf ICKC WILL EL AN AI:I)IULE BEEP UEFORL
THF, DlSPl A \ ' i,IGfi7'S.
5.2C CALIBRATING SHAKING SPEED:
1. Choose a speed for which calibration is desired by using the shaker's up or
down arrow keys.
2. Measure current shaker speed by using a digital hand held tachometer.
3. If the tachometer reading matches the shaker display, no calibration is
. If the tachometer reading is different from the shaker's display,
necessaT
then call ration is required.
4. To get into the calibration mode, hold down the START key, press and
release the S T O P key, then release the START key.
5. The decimal point on the SPEED display will flash indicating you are in the
calibration mode.
6. Use the up or down arrow keys to set the shaker speed to match the
tachometer's readout.
7. Press S T O P key to enter the new speed value.
8. Press START key to exit the calibration mode.
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5.2 E-CLASS: (Con't)
Please refer to page 14 for control panel reference..

5.2D SETTING OPERATING TEMPERATURE:

1. Press and hold up arrow key to increase temperature, release key when
desired set point is obtained.
2. Press and hold down arrow key to decrease temperature, release key when
desired set point is obtained.

3. Once set, temperature control is initiated by pressing the heat on button; the
heater will react and start increasing the temperature to reach the set point.
4. During operation, both the up and down arrow keys can be used to adjust the
temperature to a new set point.

5.2E AC POWER LOSS:

The operating microprocessor possesses a non-volatile memory. Upon
resumption or recovery from an AC power loss, the following will be noted:
All readouts will flash until any key is pressed.
If unit was shaking at the time of power failure, it will resume operation at
the speed and timer settings that were entered at the time that AC power
failed.
O P E R A T I O N : (Con?)

5.2 E-CLASS: (Con't)

Please refer to page 14 for control panel reference..

5.2F TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION:

1 . Fill a 250-ml Erlenmeyer flask with approximately 100 ml of water and
position it at the approximate geometric center of the shaking platform.
2. Install a thermocouple inside the flask with the thermocouple junction in
direct contact with the water.
3. Adjust the safety thermostat to its maximum clockwise position.
4. Using the up and down keys, adjust the set point temperature to read 37°C or
any other desired set point.
5. Allow sufficient time for chamber temperature to stabilize.
6. Press HEAT ON button and, while continuing to hold, press and release the
HEAT OFF button. Now, release the HEAT ON button.
7. The decimal point should now be flashing indicating that the unit is in the
temperature calibration mode.
8. Use the up and down arrow keys to adjust the temperature on LED readout to
match the temperature reading on the thermocouple meter.

9. Press the HEAT OFF button. The beeper will sound indicating that the new
calibration value you have entered is now stored in the nonvolatile memory of
the temperature controller.

NOTE: 17' IS IMPORT.ZN'I 'I 0 PRFSS TWF H L 4 7 ' O f T R ( -1.0

10. Press HEAT O N button twice to complete return to normal operating mode.
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5.2 E-CLASS: (Con't)
Please refer to page 14 for control panel reference.

5.2G SETTING TIMER FOR TIMED SHAKING:

1 . Press TIMEWELAPSED membrane switch until TIMER and SET TIME
lights are illuminated. The HOURS or MINUTES light will also light up at
this point depending on which option was previously chosen.

2. Press HOURS/MINUTES membrane switch for desired timing mode.

3. Hold down appropriate arrow membrane switch in the TIME module of the
control panel, up or down, until desired timing cycle is set from 0.1 hour up to
999 hours, or from 0.1 minute to 999 minutes depending on which timing
mode is chosen-SET TIME light will illuminate.
4. Press START to begin timed shaking; countdown will begin from time set.
TIMER and MINUTES or HOURS lights will illuminate and timer will
count down from time selected. An audible alarm will annunciate at the end
of the timing cycle and platform rotation will cease.

5.2H SETTING TIMER FOR CONTINUOUS TIMING:

1 . Press TIMEWELAPSED membrane switch until ELAPSED light is
illuminated. The HOURS or MINUTES light will also light up at this point
depending on which option was previously chosen.
2. Press HOURS/MINUTES membrane switch for desired timing mode.
3. TIME display should show 000. Press START to begin timed shaking.
Timer will begin to count up and will display accumulated time in display
window. Platform rotation will cease and TIME display will flash when
ELAPSED time reaches 999 minutes or 999 hours.
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5.2 E-CLASS: (Con't)

5.21 RS232 INTERFACE PORT:

The RS232 interface port is located on the left side rear of the shaker cabinet and requires
the use of a laptop or desk top computer running Microsoft Windows 98 or newer
operating system

HYPERTERMINAL CONFIGURATION:
1. Power up the host computer and close any running applications.

2. Open the HyperTerminal application by clicking on "Start" \ "Programs" \

"Accessories" \ "Communications" \ "HyperTerminal."
3. In the "Connection Description" box, enter the name "Max Q Shaker"
and choose an Icon and click "OK."
4. In the "Connect To" box, verify that "COM1" is selected under "Connect
Using." Click "OK."
5. In the "COMI Properties" box \ "Port Settings" folder select the following
options:
0 Bits per second: + 19200
Data bits: + 8
Parity: c3 None
Stop bits: Q 1
Flow control @ None

After verifying the above settings, click "OK."

6. In the main dialog box click on "File" \ "Save."
7. Exit the program by clicking on "File" \ "Exit" \ "Yes"

8. Verify the program was saved by going to "Start" \ "Programs" \

"Accessories" \ "Communications" \ "HyperTerminal" \ "Max Q Shaker."
9. This completes the configuration of HyperTerminal.
10. Turn shaker off and connect computer (COM 1) to shaker (COM PORT) with
DB-9 serial printer cable.
1 I . Start HyperTerminal by clicking on "Max Q Shaker."

12. Power up shaker. Shaker will screen print speed, time and temperature at
one-minute intervals.
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5.3 SETTING HIGH-LIMIT CONTROL:

The hioh and low-limit controls are located on the right front side
panel of the s%aker cabinet. The high-limit light is located on the control
panel.

8 High-Limit Control

Low-Limit Light Low-Limit Control

Setting High-Limit Control:

1. Make appropriate power connection.

2. Turn power switch ON.

3. Rotate high-limit control fully clockwise.

4. Set chamber temperature.

5. Allow sufficient time for chamber temperature to stabilize before setting the
high-limit control.

6. Rotate high-limit control slowly counterclockwise until set point is reached.

6A. For A-Class shakers high-limit light will illuminate when set point is
reached. Rotate high-limit control clockwise until status lamp goes out.
Make an additional 118 of a turn clockwise beyond this point.

6B. For E-Class shakers, when set point is reached, high-limit status lamp will
flash and the audible alarm will beep once. Rotate the high-limit control
slowly clockwise approximately 118 of a turn beyond this point.

7. When desired temperature is achieved, load the shaker.

OPERATION: (Con't)

5.4 SETTING LOW-LIMIT CONTROL, REFRIGERATED UNITS:

The hi h and low limit controls are located on the right front side
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panel of the s aker cabinet. The high-limit li ht is located on the control
5
panel. The. low-llmit control and low limit lig t are available only on units
supplied wlth optional refrigeration system.

0 High-Limit Control

Low-Limit Light 0 Low-Limit Control

Setting Low Limit Control:

I , Turn ON refrigeration switch located to the left of the defrost timer on the
right rear of the shaker cabinet.
2. Rotate low-limit control fully counterclockwise.
3. Set chamber temperature.
4. Allow sufficient time for chamber temperature to stabilize before setting the
low-limit control.
5. Rotate low-limit control slowly clockwise. When the set point is reached,
low-limit status lamp will illuminate. Rotate the low-limit control slowly
counterclockwise until the low-limit status lamp goes out.
6. Continue rotating the low-limit control about 5 degrees of rotation to set it
about 1°C to 3OC below the set point, the low-limit status lamp will extinguish
and the temperature control status lamp stays lit.
7. When desired temperature is achieved, load the shaker.
OPERATION: (Con't)
5.5 OPTIONAL KEFRIGERATION SYSTEM:

NOTE: This section applie, onl> to unit> wppliecl u ith t h i s crplicm. 'l'he refrigeration
sqstcrn on the A and C s e r ~ e sshakers are identical in operation. Plcasc rof'er tn thc
refrigeration schematic on page 5 1 Ibr refiigeraticw rqldccment pdrts.
When the unit power is on, refrigeration can be initiated by turning ON the refrigeration switch
which is located to the left of the defrost timer on the lower right side panel of the shaker cabinet. This
should be initiated (turned on) only when a temperature set point of approximately 32°C or less is
required (based on your ambient temperatures). Both the main power switch and the refrigeration switch
need to be ON for the refrigeration system to work. When the refrigeration switch is activated, the
compressor system will run continuously and the system will go through the following routine:
Upon every activation of the refrigeration switch to the ON position, there is an approximate 2-
minute delay until the compressor becomes activated. This is a safety feature, to prevent damage to the
compressor in the case of quickly switching the refrigeration switch off and on again. Because the
compressor does not turn on immediately after switching the refrigeration switch to on, please note, THIS
IS NORMAL. The defrost timer will begin initiation. This may turn the fans off for several minutes until
it completes a normal defrost cycle.
During operation, the defrost timer will automatically "engage" every 4 hours, switching cold gas
through the evaporator (inside) coils to hot gas in order to defrost the coils. There is a dedicated sensor
inside the coils which will terminate the defrost when the temperature reaches a point where it is assured
that there is no ice or frost on the coil. At low set point temperatures (i.e. S°C), this defrost time will be
longer than higher set point temperatures (i.e. 25"C), which may initiate and terminate immediately
because the coils will be much warmer at higher set point temperatures.
The defrost timer, part #270-108-00, is located on the lower right side panel of the shaker cabinet
to the right of refrigeration power switch and is engaged whenever the refrigeration system is turned on.

I 2 3 4
1 . REFRIGERATION POWER SWITCH: Activates refrigeration system, 1 is ON, 0 is
OFF.
2. DEFROST TIME POWER STATUS LAMP (POWER): Timer is powered along with
refrigeration system whenever green power status lamp is lit.
3. DEFROST STATUS LAMP (DEFROST): Cooling coil is being defrosted whenever
yellow defrost status lamp is ON. Hot gas is being bypassed through the iced coil.
When ice on the coil has melted, defrost cycle ends automatically.

4. FAN DELAY STATUS LAMP (FANS): During defrost timer power-up and after
defrost cycle, the circulating fan is locked off for a I-% minute delay. Green fan
status lamp flashes during this fan-delay period.
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The following is intended as a reference guide to help in servicing this unit if
problems should occur.
SYMPTOMS
Shaker doesn't operate
Platform doesn't rotate or has
erratic speed
Shaker won't heat
TROUBLE SHOOTTNG
THINGS TO LOOK FOR
Check if power cord is
Check if power supply
matches requirements on data
label
E-Class, check circuit breaker
E-Class, check for flashing
lights on control panel
E-Class, check if elapsed
timer is flashing
A-Class, check if timer is in
off position
A-Class, check if power
switch is functioning
Check for power to motor
Check drive belt
A-Class, check for power to
speed control
E-Class make sure "HEAT
ON" lamp is lit.
SECTION 6
RESOLUTION
Plug in
Locate power supply that
matches unit requirements
Reset circuit breaker
Press any membrane switch on
control panel
Re-set timer
Set timer for continuous or
timed operation
Replace if defective
Replace motor if defective
Replace if worn, broken or
slipped off pulley
Replace if defective
Push "HEAT ON" button.
 SECTION 7

MAINTENANCE

A QUALIFIED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE MUST PERFORM ANY INTERNAL

ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS.
CLEANING:
Wash the exterior of the unit with a soft cloth using a solution of mild soap
and water, rinse off with clean water and dry thoroughly.
MAINTENANCE:

a
SUGGESTED WITH EVERY 3 MONTHS OF CONSTANT USE:

NOTE: TI 1E SIiAI<ING MECl 1ANIShl IS EQIJIPPED IVlTII SEALED BAI,L,

Remove the platform by loosening the 4 thumbscrews in the corners of the

platform. Remove the sheet metal panel (9 screws) under the platform to expose
the belt and interior parts. Inspect the drive belt for wear. Order a replacement if
necessary.
For A-Class series only:
Take out the 2 motor mount screws and lift the motor out.
2 brushes are located under plastic caps on opposite sides of the lower part of the
motor. Unscrew the plastic caps and slide the brushes out. Replace brushes when
they are worn down to 3/16" (0.48 cm) in length.
Belt tension is automatically set by the location of the motor and is not adjustable.
0 T o align a pulley, loosen the motor pulley set screws, slide the pulley up or down
into alignment then securely tighten the motor pulley set screws.
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SECTION 8

REPLACEMENT PARTS
S H K A 4 0 0 0 , S H K A 4 0 0 0 - I C E , SHKA4000-5, SHKA4000-6CE, SHKA4000-7, S H K E 4 0 0 0 -
8CE
SHKE4000, SHKE4000- I CE, SHKE4000-5, SHKE4000-6CE, SHKE4000-7, SHKE4000-8CE

CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

SHKA4000-5, SHKE4000-5. SHKA4000-6CE.
SHKE4000-6CE Cover Hi-Temp:
SHKA4000, SHKA4000-1 CE SHKE4000,
SHKE4000- I CE Cover:

SHKA4000. SHKE4000, SHKA4000-5. SHKE4000-5 Fan (120V)

SHKA4000-5, SHKE4000-6, SHKA4000-5.
SHKE-4000-5 Fan, 240V Hi-Temp:
SHKA4000. S HKA4000- ICE, SHKE4000.
SHKE4000- 1 CE Fan, 240V:
SHKA4000- I CE. SHKA4000-6CE Capacitor:
SHKA4000, SHKA4000-5. SHKA4000- I CE.
SHKA4000-6CE Circuit Breaker. 0.7 Amp. 120V Hi-Temp:
ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Circuit Breaker. 0.8 Amp:
ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Circuit Breaker. 10 Amp, 120V:

SHKA4000-ICE. SHKE4000- ICE. SHKE4000-6CE Circuit Breaker. 5 Amp. 240V:

ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Disc Thermostat:
SHKE4000, SHKE4000-1 CE, SHKE4000-5.
SHKE4000-6CE Displayitimeispeeditemp bd
ALL SHKE4000 UNITS Drive belt
ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Drive belt
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS Drive Crank:
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS Gas Spring:
SHKE4000. SHKE4000-5. SHKE4000-ICE,
SHKE4000-6CE Hcatlblwrlcontroller
SHKA4000-5. SI lKE4000-5 I leatcr. 120V Hi-Tcmp:
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS Hcater. 120V:
SHKE4000-5. SHKE.1000-6CI: Hcater. 240V Hi-'l'cmp:
SHKE4000-5. SHKE4000-6CE Heater. 240V:
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS Idler:
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS Immersible RTD Temp sensor
ALL SHKA4000 CJNITS Knob.
ALL SHKA4000 lJNlTS Knob, Locking Tab:
ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Lamp Base:
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS (120V) Line Cord. 120V:
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS (240V) Line Cord, CE. 240V:
ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Mini Rocker Switch:
ALL SHKE4000 UNITS Motor:
ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Motor:
REPLACEMENT PARTS: (Con't)
CATALOG NL'MBER PART NUh1BER

Motor replacement brushes for 370-388-00

ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS Operators manual
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBEKS Platfomi Mat:
ALL SHKE4000 UNITS Power Supply
Sl IKE4000. SHKE4000- I C'E Program Micro Bd
SHKE4000-5, SMKk4000-6CE Program Micro Bd
ALL SHKE4000 UNlTS Prwrl Mtr Drive PC BD
ALL SHKA4000 UNlTS Red Lens:
ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Round Power Switch:
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS Rubber Foot:
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS Shaker Mechanism
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS Solid State Relay:
ALL SHKA4000 UNITS 240 VOLT Speed Control. 240V:
ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Speed Control, 120V:
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBEKS SPST Switch:
ALL SHKA4000 UNITS Tach PCB:
ALL SHKA4000 UNlTS Tachometer:
SHKA4000 RPO Contigured Temp Controller. 120V
SHKA4000-5
SHKA4000-7
SHKA4000- 1CE RPO Configured Temp Controller, 240V
SHKA4000-6CE
SHKA4000-8CE
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS 'Thermostat:
ALL ABOVE CATALOG NUMBERS Thumb Screw:
ALL S1-IKA4000 UNlTS Timer
WIRING DIAGRAMS:
SHKA4000
SHKA4000- I C E
SHKE4000
SHKE4000- 1 C E
SHKA4000-5
SHKA4000-6CE
SHKE4000-5
SHKE4000-6CE:
SHKA4000-7
SHKA4000-8CE
SHKE4000-7
S H tiE4000-8CE
REFRIGERATION SCHEMATIC

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CALL (563) 556-334 1 or (800) 522-5463: FAX (563) 589-05 16.
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 WARRANTY
LAB-LINE INSTRUMENTS, INC. ("Lab-Line") warrants that the drive mechanism for this
product manufactured by Lab-Line shall be free of defects in materials workmanship for the
lifetime of the unit, the remainder of this product shall be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 60 months from the first to occur of (i) the date the product is sold
by Lab-Line or (ii) the date the product is purchased by the original retail customer (the
"Commencement Date"). Labor will be for a period of 12 months. Except as expressly stated
above,

LAB-LINE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH

RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF DESIGN,
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
An authorized representative of Lab-Line must perform all warranty inspections. In the event of
a defect covered by Lab-Line's warranty, Lab-Line shall, as its sole obligation and exclusive
remedy, provide free replacement parts to remedy the defective product.

Lab-Line's warranty provided hereunder shall be null and void and without further force or
effect if there is any (i) repair made to the product by a party other than Lab-Line or its duly
authorized service representative, (ii) misuse (including use inconsistent with written operating
instructions for the product), mishandling, contamination, overheating, modification or alteration
of the product by any customer or third party or (iii) use of replacement parts that are obtained
from a party who is not an authorized dealer of
Lab-Line.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LAB-LINE BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE OR PROFITS, ANTICIPATED OR
OTHER WISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR
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LIABILITY OR REGULATORY ACTION.
The name of your nearest authorized Lab-Line dealer may be obtained by calling
1-800-522-5463.

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